Many eastern European laborers in Germany work in appalling conditions, housed in rundown accommodation and forced to work overtime. All too often, they’re paid late or not at all. Chasing up the money they’re owed is time-consuming and expensive.

Germany’s short-time work model prevents mass layoffs during an economic downturn when workers have less to do. When they do work, they get paid as usual. When they don't work, they get an allowance from the state. This helps keep the economy stable.

Millions around the world don’t have steady work, and the pandemic is worsening their plight. Many don’t even appear in the statistics, such as day laborers, small business owners and freelancers. MADE talks to people struggling to make ends meet.

Farmers in Ghana are starting to use drones to spray pesticides on their crops. It is not cheap, but the developers say it can enhance yields significantly. It also reduces labor costs.

How long might the coronavirus recession last, and what will come afterwards? A recession might end quickly, but it can still have long-lasting consequences. We present the possible consequences.

Crises come and go. The coronavirus pandemic is the first big crisis that Krieger has lived through. But his 95-year-old mom has known a lot worse. She can teach him an important lesson - about how to keep joy in his life and how to deal with loss.

Is it okay to profit from the coronavirus crisis? Digital services are in big demand these days. Anyone offering digital services is getting rich while others are facing ruin. We meet with young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg.

Countries around the world are running up an astronomical amount of debt in a bid to save their economies. But who will get stuck paying back all that money? Will the younger generation get saddled with it all? Will they be able to cope?

No jobs, no health insurance, and an uncertain visa status. The coronavirus crisis is making life especially hard for international students in Germany and around the world. They need help out of the financial quagmire.

Millennials have gone from worrying about self-realization and work-life balance to existential fears. The coronavirus crisis is hitting them hard, leaving them facing unemployment or forcing them to break off their studies.